[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 59 (Thursday, March 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E745]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO ALPHONSE AUCLAIR

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                             HON. JACK REED

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 1995
  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute Alphonse Auclair, a 
distinguished individual from Rhode Island who through his dedication 
and hard work, has selflessly served the people of Rhode Island in many 
capacities.
  Mr. Auclair is a lifelong resident of Rhode Island. He was born in 
Woonsocket, RI and was educated in area schools. On his 18th birthday, 
November 9, 1942, Alphonse enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. After 
serving his country with valor and distinction in the Pacific, 
including the battle for Iwo Jima, Aphonse Auclair returned to Rhode 
Island.
  Mr. Auclair served as a police officer in the city of Woonsocket from 
1952 through 1977, when he was elected to represent his community in 
the Rhode Island State Senate. In this capacity, Mr. Auclair was a 
champion of veterans issues in Rhode Island. In 1962 he helped to found 
the St. Joseph's Veterans Association, which has played a key role in 
veterans affairs in Woonsocket ever since. In addition to working to 
improve the lives of Woonsocket's veterans, Mr. Auclair was 
instrumental in the building of a monument dedicated to the many Rhode 
Islander's that made the supreme sacrific in the Vietnam war.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of Rhode Island, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in honoring a truly exceptional individual, 
Alphonse Auclair.


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